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Treatment Plant Operator (Water Quality)
at Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government
Lexington, KY
Posted: 2-6-2025
Manufacturing and Production
$50,065/year
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About this Career
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
Skills
Management, Treatment Monitoring, Disinfecting, Operations, Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA), Operational Data Store, Filing, Sewage, Wastewater Treatment Plant
Job Description
Treatment Plant Operator (Water Quality) Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government - 3.3 Fayette County, KY Job Details Full-time From $24.14 an hour 2 days ago Benefits Health insurance Qualifications Wastewater treatment Mid-level High school diploma or GED Driver's License 2 years Full Job Description SALARY The minimum salary is $24.143 per hour This position is eligible for overtime (non-exempt), if applicable. Pay Grade 518 This position is eligible to receive hazardous duty supplemental pay at $90/month ($0.52 per hour) upon hire.
FILING DEADLINE DATE
Open until filledGENERAL DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this classification is to operate a wastewater treatment plant to ensure water discharged is in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations related to health and public safety.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and the completion of one (1) year of college education or specialized advanced training in a related field Two (2) years of experience operating a wastewater treatment plant, one (1) of which must be in a wastewater treatment plant with a design capacity greater than 50,000 gallons per day Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of educationESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Monitors treatment plant operations using a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and responds to any system alarms and events Performs regular rounds of daily plant inspections to monitor operating conditions, make adjustments and report required repairs to maintenance staff or management as needed Records operational data, and/or meter and gauge readings on specified forms and reports Collects and tests water and sewage samples; sends samples to the water quality laboratory for analysis Adds chemicals, such as chlorine, or lime, to disinfect and deodorize water and other liquids Performs related work as assignedSPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
All Certifications and licenses must be maintained as a condition of employment. Must possess and maintain a valid Kentucky Class III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators License or its equivalent from another state. Those with an equivalent from another state are required to have it converted to a Kentucky Class III License within six (6) months as a condition of employment. Valid Driver's LicenseSPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
All positions require drug testing and background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16. Positions must be accessible for on-call duty and be able to work shifts, weekends, and holidays as assigned and during emergencies.HOW TO APPLY
Submit LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION
, but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application. Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer. •APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER
•CLOSINGSTATEMENT
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below: Health and wellness benefits: lexingtonky.gov/working/employee-handbook#chapter-3-health-and-wellness-benefits Paid and unpaid time off benefits: lexingtonky.gov/working/employee-handbook#chapter-4-paid-and-unpaid-time-off-benefits Direct depo sit is required of all employees. The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.CONTACT INFORMATION
For further information, call, e-mail, or visit: Division of Human Resources 200 East Main Street Lexington, KY 40507Phone:
(859) 258-3030 Web site: www.lexingtonky.gov/jobsE-mail:
Other Job Posting Details
Salary
Minimum
Maximum
$49,920/yr
$50,211/yr